Registered Nurse First Assist

Additional Information About the Role

Barnes Jewish Hospital

Registered Nurse First Assist

• Robotics position
  • Acute critical care Pod 2
• • 4/10 hour shifts
• No call, no weekends
• CNOR needed
• Comprehensive benefits

Performs an expanded perioperative role as a first assistant to surgeons during surgical procedures in the operating room. RNFA works alongside the surgeon to provide direct patient care. Works as a professional colleague with the perioperative team and collaborates with the patient‑designated support person, and other health care providers when making decisions to plan care.

• Delivers intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the surgeon(s). Pre‑operatively performs a focused nursing assessment in reference to planned procedure. Analyzes assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis and communicates desired patient outcomes throughout the perioperative continuum.
• Functions as a member of the surgical team and contributes to the overall efficiency of the peri‑operative department. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, efficiency, environments, and cost in planning, delivering, and evaluating patient care.
• Monitors patients’ response and modifies plan of care accordingly. Administers medications according to standard nursing practice. Develops and manages an individual plan of care that directs the RNFA interventions. Implements, manages, and coordinates the perioperative plan of care. Evaluates patient progress toward attaining outcomes and systematically evaluates quality of nursing practice.
• Participates in professional development and lifelong learning. Seeks out and participates in learning opportunities. Evaluates practice in context with current professional practice standards, rules and regulations. Contributes to the professional growth of peers, colleagues and others.
• Integrates knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum, including patient and family education. Incorporates research findings into practice. Practices in an ethical manner using available resources to formulate ethical decisions. Advocates for individuals and groups related to perioperative health safety. Provides leadership in the profession and professional practice setting.

• Education:
  
  Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree.
• Experience:
  
  2–5 years in relevant nursing practice.
• Supervisor
  
  Experience:
  
  None required.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current RN license.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Certified First Assistant, CNOR, Certified RN First Assistant.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution; 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition Assistance available on first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

* Not all benefits apply to all jobs.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer.